A Textbook of Strength of Materials (Mechanics of Solids)

• 35 chapters provide an in-depth coverage of every important concept in the subject.
• FIVE NEW Chapters on "Unsymmetrical Bending and Shear Centre", "Mechanical Properties of Materials (Stress-Strain Diagram)", "Torsion of Circular Shafts", "Theories of Failure" and "Testing of Materials"
• More than 1000 examples, figures and tables aid to the concepts explained.
• More than 600 in-text exercise questions and chapter-end questions add to the practice of the students.
• Free On the Website: 9 Chapters on "Analysis of Perfect Frames (Graphical Method)", "Dams and Retaining Walls", "Deflection by Conjugate Beam Method", "Moment Distribution Method", "Torsion of Circular Shafts", "Riveted Joints", "Welded Joints", "Introduction to Reinforced Concrete" and "Mechanical Properties and Testing of Materials (Stress-Strain Diagram)"

1. Introduction, 2. Mechanical Properties of Materials (Stress-Strain Diagram), 3. Simple Stresses and Strains, 4. Stresses and Strains in Bars of Varying Sections, 5. Stresses and Strains in Statically Indeterminate Structures, 6. Thermal Stresses and Strains, 7. Elastic Constants, 8. Principal Stresses and Strains, 9. Strain Energy and Impact Loading, 10. Centre of Gravity, 11. Moment of Inertia, 12. Analysis of Perfect Frames (Analytical Method), 13. Bending Moment and Shear Force, 14. Bending Stresses in Simple Beams, 15. Bending Stresses in Composite Beams, 16. Shearing Stresses in Beams, 17. Direct and Bending Stresses, 18. Deflection of Beams, 19. Deflection of Cantilevers, 20. Deflection by Moment Area Method, 21. Torsion of Circular Shafts, 22. Springs, 23. Thin Cylindrical and Spherical Shells, 24. Thick Cylindrical and Spherical Shells, 25. Columns and Struts, 26. Propped Cantilevers and Beams, 27. Fixed Beams, 28. Theorem of Three Moments, 29. Strain Energy & Deflection Due to Bending & Shear (and Castigliano's Theorem), 30. Bending of Curved Bars, 31. Theories of Failure, 32. Testing of Materials, 33. Product of Inertia, 34. Unsymmetrical Bending and Shear Center, 35. Stresses due to Rotation • Appendix • Index